A pillar of the community who has made Bridport’s market one of the most successful in the south west has been asked to help revive another weekly market in the area

A WEST Dorset cider maker is celebrating international recognition after winning awards at a top competition.

Whether you are after fresh produce, a bite to eat, or a unique shopping experience, farm shops offer something different for holidaymakers and residents alike.

Axminster Musical Theatre group is marking its 100th anniversary with two celebration concerts

FORTY students from Lyme Regis have just returned from memorable football tour of Spain.

Nominees announced for Bridport council by-elections on 21 May 2026. Key parties include Conservatives, Greens, Lib Dems, and Reform UK. Voter info here.

Community heroes Joyce and Eric Dunford honoured at Bridport Charter Fair Awards for their service to Bridport Carnival; local food groups also recognised.

A beach in west Dorset has been labelled a ‘no-go’ for swimming after ongoing concerns of its poor water quality and sewage leaks

Shoppers in Bridport have expressed sadness about the continuing number of businesses closing in the town

A woman who has suffered multiple miscarriages on her journey to becoming a mother has completed another epic challenge two weeks after running a marathon in Bridport

TEMPORARY traffic lights are to be installed along part of the A35 near Bridport as work on a new roundabout begins

A SINGLE vehicle crash on the A35 caused several hours of delays to traffic between Bridport and Dorchester.

Plans for a shop in Bridport are one step closer as a licence to sell alcohol has been granted for the premises

A boatbuilding school is offering a free behind-the-scenes look at traditional techniques.

Ex-pupils and staff are invited to a reunion for a Dorset school which closed 46 years ago

A man from South Perrot who wanted to take up new challenges in retirement has just walked over 500 miles of the south west coast for a charity close to his heart

Brits warned over new EU pet travel rules as dog and cat passports have been scrapped, replaced with Animal Health Certificates (AHC)

MAN has tragically died in Burton Bradstock after being discovered unresponsive this morning

FUNDING of £6.2million towards the cost of protecting The Cobb (at Lyme Regis) has been welcomed.

James Stuart Baker, of the Bridport area, was a DJ under the name REKAB who worked at the Beach and Barnicott Café and Bar on South Street and was a talented producer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He sadly died there on Augu...

A FIRE on a west Dorset beach has prompted a warning from the fire service

A Dorset reader argues that poor driver indicator use is behind too many avoidable crashes – and warns drivers may soon face fines and higher insurance costs.

A man who’s wanted to set himself an ultimate challenge for a milestone birthday will be running the London Marathon this weekend

FAITH worshippers are continuing to hold peace vigils in Bridport as war continues to plague the Middle East.

Are you aware of the giant 400-year-old sharks that can be found in our waters?

A quick 5-minute garden check could save you from major repair costs later - and avoid a stressful boundary dispute

Basking shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles.

A woman has appeared in court following a drink driving incident in Bridport

A WOMAN has been injured after being hit by a car in Bridport

TARGETED police patrols have been cracking down on crime and anti-social hotspots in Bridport and West Bay.

Bright yellow fields are lighting up Dorset as oilseed rape bursts into bloom. Here’s why farmers grow it.

Bridport’s film festival curated this year by Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall has returned this week

From medieval noise-making processions to biscuit-hurling championships, the county offers an array of unique events for locals and visitors alike.

A WEST Dorset canoe club is encouraging residents and visitors to the area to get on the water as it continues its mission to make paddle sports accessible to all.

Lyme Regis Bowls Club opened its 2026 season with the Mayor, unveiling new facilities funded by council grants. Rinks now available for public hire.

Gareth Roscoe qualifies as a full RNLI crew member at Lyme Regis after 15 months’ training, passing rigorous tests on the Atlantic 85 lifeboat.

Free live music and country fair at Allington Hill, Bridport, from 1 May. Enjoy local bands, 40+ stalls, dog show, food, bar, and family activities.

Poco Pizza donates £1,180 to Lyme Regis RNLI for its 200th anniversary, supporting local lifeboat volunteers. RNLI events planned throughout 2026.

Bridport Tangent Club donates £1,000 to Dorset County Hospital Emergency & Critical Care Appeal, supporting local NHS improvements due in 2027.

The Lyrid meteor shower is set to be visible in UK skies tonight (Wednesday, April 22) as it reaches its peak.

Ryanair has warned it could cancel all flights to Malta due to delays caused by the EU's new entry/exit system (EES).

A person is in hospital following a crash in the early hours of this morning in Bridport

An iconic landmark in Lyme Regis could receive a multimillion-pound grant to help secure its future

Firefighters across the county are now on high alert after an amber alert for wildfires was issued.

SPRING celebrations are set to once again take place in Bridport town centre this May.

The UK has agreed to ban smoking for anyone born after 2008, as a landmark bill is cleared.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits planning a trip to Mexico

In a recent clip, the self-described “bin-fluencer” offered advice on the one item you should never put in the bin due to the danger attached.

Power of attorney costs can be cut to £46 or even £0. Here’s who qualifies under the latest support rules.

Jet2 has issued an update on its upcoming flights as fears of travel disruption grow amid ongoing jet fuel disruptions - see what the airline said.